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If you have always loved the idea of bleaching and are thinking of bleaching your skin, then you should go through these note before you start.   Illustrative photo   Gone are the days when skin bleaching/whitening was considered a culture shock. Today, skin whitening is considered a luxury, an expensive addiction and a tool for attracting and winning over desirable members of the opposite s*x. This is despite the fact that there is damning evidence and an abundance of health-related articles espousing the dangers of skin bleaching.  Skin bleaching or skin lightening is the practice of using special creams or methods on the skin to make it whiter or paler. It is a very common practice world over, although it is more common among blacks who often do it, not necessarily for its health benefits, but for the simple reason of wanting to attract potential mates.  Regardless of whether you are for or against it, there is no denying the fact that ...

Many people have, over the years, wondered why the legendary musician, Fela, married up to 27 women in just one night. Odega Shawa, in this piece tries to explain why. Fela  I just heard someone comment in a rather cordial conversation that Fela is no hero to African values. He didn’t send Femi to school and he married 27 women in one day. And to this guy, who by the way is a musician of the new school, using the two reasons so stated, Fela is no hero and cannot be pointed out to the young to emulate as a role model.  To everyone that did not understand the language Fela spoke with his actions, the language of freedom and happiness, let me make it clear. Nigeria has no socio-cultural hero more prominent than Fela Anikulapo Kuti. What Fela addressed, bravely, with his life and family as example, is education and morality. Fela asked his generation two questions: What is education and what is morality? The answers he got were unsatisfactory to him, so l...

Since his announced retirement, Pastor E.A. Adeboye who left the academic field to become a cleric, has become a more celebrated christian icon all over the world. Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye Two months before his 75th birthday on March 2, Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye stepped aside from his position as the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God in Nigeria, causing a seismic shift, not only in RCCG worldwide, but across religious divides nationally. Born on March 2, 1942, in Ifewara, Osun State, Adeboye, who holds a B.Sc in Mathematics from the University of Nigeria Nsukka, and a PhD in Applied Mathematics from the University of Lagos, worked as a mathematics lecturer at the universities of Lagos and Ilorin before heeding the call into the ministry as a full time preacher. However, Adeboye’s meteoric rise, from being a mathematics lecturer to a powerful global religious leader, was not as straight forward as a mathematics formula that could b...

The transition team of US President-elect, Donald Trump, has asked the State Department why America has not helped with fighting Boko Haram in Nigeria. Donald Trump  While speaking in a four-page list of Africa-related questions, the transition team of the United States President-elect, Donald Trump, have asked the US State Department why America has not helped with fighting Boko Haram in Nigeria.  They also questioned why all the Chibok girls have not been rescued and harped on the need to send foreign aid to Africa. “We’ve been fighting al-Shabaab for a decade, why haven’t we won?” the team asked.  Another said: “With so much corruption in Africa, how much of our funding is stolen? Why should we spend these funds on Africa when we are suffering here in the U.S.?”  Monde Muyangwa, the Director of the Africa program at the Woodrow Wilson Institute, stated that the questions were necessary for an incoming government. “Many of the questio...

Prof. Soyinka has spoken out in the heat of the recent killings of Christians in Southern Kaduna, an incident which has continued to fuel mutual mistrust among the diverse ethnic and religious groups in the country. Wole Soyinka   Speaking during a book launch of renowned professor and author, Olufemi Vaughan on Thursday in Abuja, Nobel Laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, has lamented the rate at which ‘religion’ is killing many in Nigeria.  The Nobel Prize winner noted that he was not canvassing for religious studies but the study of religion, adding that the innocent ones were the ones who often pay the ultimate price in religious crisis.  The legendary playwright who called for religion to be critically taught in schools in Nigeria, said, “If we do not tame religion in Nigeria, religion will kill us. “Many Nigerians have paid the ultimate price because of religion and religion is now embedded in our society. “The innocent ones are the one...

Popular Nigerian actor, Kanayo O. Kanayo has gone back to school to acquire a Law degree. Veteran actor, Kanayo O. Kanayo   Veteran and award-winning Nollywood actor, Kanayo O. Kanayo has gone back to school after an illustrious career in acting. The top Nollywood man is now taking lecture courses at the University of Abuja.  From his update on Instagram, it is obvious he is acquiring a degree in Law as he wrote: "Hello People, For the love of you, I owe you the notice that I have resumed classes in school, the University of Abuja. Just finished with morning lecture, Law of Evidence, and on standby for Equity 2-4pm." When News Breaks Out, We Break In. (The 2014 Bloggies Finalist)

Popular Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson has tearfully replied her colleague, Tonto Dikeh, who openly apologised for insulting her and her child some years ago. Tonto & Mercy   We reported earlier today that popular Nollywood actress, Tonto Dike, took to her Instagram page this Friday morning and apologised for making “ill-mannered” comments about Mercy Johnson’s child.  Tonto Dikeh said she uttered the words a “very long time ago”, and noted that as a new mother who has found God, she now regrets her words, adding that she “disgraced herself” with the act and also begged Mercy Johnson for forgiveness.  In a swift reaction, actress Mercy Johnson Okojie, has taken to her Instagram page to reply Tonto, saying that she has forgiven her and wished her God's blessings.  Below is her words in full;   "@tontolet am shaking and in tears as I read your post.I have learnt the more this morning that the holyspirit is true,cus by him you ...

 Nollywood actress, Tonto Dikeh, has apologized for making 'ill-mannered' comments about Mercy Johnson's child. Tonto Dikeh & Mercy Johnson   Popular Nollywood actress, singer, and philantropist, Tonto Wigo Charity Dikeh-Churchill, also known as Tonto Dike, has taken to her Instagram page this Friday morning and apologised for making “ill-mannered” comments about her colleague, Mercy Johnson’s child.  The Rivers State, Ikwerre-born actress, said she uttered the words a “very long time ago” , and noted that as a new mother who has found God, she now regrets her words, adding that she “disgraced herself” with the act and also begged Mercy Johnson for forgiveness.  Below is her public apology letter in full;   "Good morning world Since I have your undivided attention I better make good use of it and not miss the blessing in this lesson!!! "@mercyjohnsonokojie Ever since I had my baby I have been reminded constantly about an ill state...

  New York, January 13, 2017- -Congolese authorities should immediately release Ghys   Fortuné Dombé   Bemba , editor of the privately owned newspaper Talassa , the Committee to Protect Journalists said today. The Republic of Congo's security services arrested Bemba in Brazzaville on January 11, Radio France Internationale reported. Congolese Public Prosecutor André Oko Ngakala said in a statement the following day that  Bemba was under investigation for "complicity in undermining state security" in connection with Frédéric Bintsamou , also known as Pastor Ntumi , a former rebel leader who the government accuses of terrorism. Congolese outlet Brazza News reported that officials visited Bemba at his office two days before his arrest in connection with several articles published in Talassa . After Bemba's arrest, various news outlets reported that the journalist could have been detained because the paper had published a statement by Pastor Ntumi, been criti...

Jean Tsomelou: SG Senator Jean Tsomelou, has been appointed as the Secretary General of the Social Democratic Front-SDF. Jean Tsomelou replaces Madame Tamajong Elizabeth who resigned in February 2015. According to reports, Ni Fru Ndi, the Chairman of the SDF, hailed his management of the crisis during the reorganization of the party organs in the Littoral region. It should be recalled that Jean Tsomelou is the first Francophone expression to mount the position Secretary General of the SDF. Worthy to note that in her resignation letter, Tamajong regretted that during the nine years as SG, she had a much more figurative role in this position. Yet it was she who took care of the current affairs of the main opposition political party in Cameroon. However, the newly appointed SG is not a man to pigeon-hole with given his trappings with the party. He has served the party in several capacities. It is important to know that he served as regional president of SDF in the West. Born on D...

The president-elect of America is known to love tweeting out his ideas and thoughts on social media, however not every American is comfortable with that. Donald Trump   It is already public knowledge that incoming US President, Donald Trump has done little to hide his Twitter habit.  The President-elect, who has 19.5 million followers and counting, has described the social media site as his own personal “newspaper” where “when someone attacks me, I can attack them right back”.  However, according to The Independent, this does not mean the American public are fans of his penchant for tweeting. On the contrary, a recent poll found 64 per cent of Americans think the billionaire property developer should close his Twitter account.  According to the latest national survey from Quinnipiac University in Connecticut released on Tuesday, 74 per cent of young people, aged between 18-34, want the incoming President to close his personal @RealDonaldT...

There are indications that Pastor Enoch Adeboye may change his decision and return as the General Overseer of the RCCG in Nigeria after retiring. Pastor Enoch Adeboye  Pastor Enoch Adeboye might still return as the General Overseer of Redeemed Christian Church of God, Nigeria if the Governing Council of the church decides in his favour.  Following his shock announcement that he will no longer oversee activities of the church in Nigeria due to a new law by the Financial Reporting Council of Nigeria, it has been revealed that the only way Adeboye can return as the G.O of the church in Nigeria is if the Governing Council of the Church decides in his favour and wants him back.  According to the constitution of the church, the highest organ of the church consists of Pastor Adeboye as chairman with 13 other very senior pastors, including Pastor J. H. Abiona, Deputy General Overseer; Pastor J. A. O. Akindele, Assistant General Overseer; Pastor D. A. Ilo...

The new year has kicked-off in style for some people despite the economic recession as Nigerian comedian, buys himself a petrol station in Lagos State. Popular Nigerian entertainer, comedian and actor, Koffi Ayinde Idowu Nuel widely known as Koffi, is now an owner if a filling station.  The funny man, took to his Instagram to share the good news to his thousands of fans. He posted a photo of the new petrol station captioning the photo:   "#BeastMode Just bought me a 'play' station. Master of ceremony FatgbemsUnveiling New Year New Hustle. We going in. Hit the ground running. #FatgbemsUnveiling#HustleIsReal #FreeFuel." When News Breaks Out, We Break In. (The 2014 Bloggies Finalist)

 he President of Gambia may have finally come to his senses as he is now looking for a way to reconcile with the President-elect. President Yahya Jammeh   Gambia’s outgoing President Yahya Jammeh on Wednesday appointed a mediator to facilitate meetings between himself and president-elect Adama Barrow, News Agency of Nigeria reports.  Jammeh who is in the middle of a heated controversy for his refusal to accept the Dec. 1 presidential polls, which saw him, lose power after over two decades of being in power, is now looking for a peaceful way to reconcile with Barrow.  West African bloc, Economic Community of West African States has been heaping pressure on Jammeh to do the obvious and respect the constitution of his country or face military action, although top mediators from ECOWAS have agreed to use peaceful means to convince him before the due date of the new president's inauguration.  Barrow, a former real estate agent, who w...

Wizkid's baby mama has revealed how she passed through many hard times after finding out she was pregnant with the singer's child. Sola Ogudugu and her son   Sola Ogudugu, Wizkid's baby mama has shared her experience on discovering that she was pregnant for Nigerian for Nigerian singer, Ayo Balogun popularly called Wizkid. In an interview with YNaija, Ogudugu revealed the ordeal she passed through after Wizkid disvirgined and impregnated her at 19. Sola disclosed that she only found out she was after it the pregnancy had reached 5 months.  She said: “I remember the day I found out I was preggers! After 5 monthsss… Damn!!! I can’t believe I’m laughing now. I cried for the remaining 4 months… I just kept saying to myself everyday ‘God why me’ Ahhhhh mahn… ThoseWereTryingTimesYo! It was like film trick…”  The single mother of one further stressed that, being a mother is not an easy job, talk more of being a single mother at the age of 19 years....

 Courtesy Good Morning America "Yes we can. Yes we did. Yes we can." With these words, President Obama wrapped up the farewell remarks of his presidency with the same soaring rhetoric of hope that he rode into the White House eight years ago. He took the opportunity of the speech to a crowd in his adopted hometown of Chicago to thank to the American people for the opportunity to serve as president for two terms. "Every day, I learned from you," he said. "You made me a better president, and you made me a better man." He made mention of some of his key accomplishments and thanked those who have stood by his side through the past eight years, especially his family, for which he offered an emotional tribute, as well as Vice President Joe Biden and the military. But Obama, who spoke to a crowd of approximately 18,000, according to the White House, also used the speech to issue a warning about the frag...

Garga Haman ADJI  Garga Haman Adji held an informal meeting with members of The Consortium yesterday January 10, 2017 at Ayaba in Bamenda. During the meeting, members of The Consortium (including leaders of the various teachers trade unions, lawyers, traders etc) were unanimous on the options that would solve the Anglophone Problem. According to a hint, Garga was given only two options as a solution to the present deadlock. The two options according what we gathered were Federation or Secession. The mediator who was vocal over CRTV that he will succeed in his mission may leave Bamenda a little disappointed. Those who took the pains to attend the informal meeting left the hall as they came. Garga, the mediator brought nothing but surely left with two options. Apparently Garga came only to listen. When some members of the Consortium discovered that Garga had nothing to offer or was just playing round, some leaders left without notifying their departure. The meeting...

Garga Haman Adji held an informal meeting with members of The Consortium yesterday January 10, 2017 at Ayaba in Bamenda. During the meeting, members of The Consortium (including leaders of the various teachers trade unions, lawyers, traders etc) were unanimous on the options that would solve the Anglophone Problem. According to a hint, Garga was given only two options as a solution to the present deadlock. The two options according what we gathered were Federation or Secession. The mediator who was vocal over CRTV that he will succeed in his mission may leave Bamenda a little disappointed. Those who took the pains to attend the informal meeting left the hall as they came. Garga, the mediator brought nothing but surely left with two options. Apparently Garga came only to listen. When some members of the Consortium discovered that Garga had nothing to offer or was just playing round, some leaders left without notifying their departure. The meeting was one of the shortest ever. After th...

 Posted as Received: Here below is the second press statement from Hon Fobi Nchinda Simon, SDF MP for the Bamenda/Bali Constituency. The Hon MP has been visiting those arrested in the NW and SW Regions and brought to Yaounde for detention since the strike action. When News Breaks Out, We Break In. (The 2014 Bloggies Finalist)

Bamenda , December 9, 2017. Thomas L. Friedman, a Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter for The New York Times in his book From Beirut to Jerusalem tells the story of how violence turned Lebanon into a shell-shocked stalemate and green-lined Beirut into “a huge abyss, the darkest corner of human behavior, and an urban jungle where not even the law of the jungle applied.” The Anglophone populations of the North West and South West Regions of Cameroon have defeated the notion that strikes mean violence. The empty schools, markets, streets and even movements in villages that captured the picturesque in these two regions could be likened to the description of the old day Lebanon and Beirut. A ghost visited all main the localities in the North West and South West Regions to the point that even mad men and women deserted the streets and village squares. The type of life that can only be compared to a toad in a heating tube that keeps adapting to the changing temperature as the mel...

 Posted as Received When News Breaks Out, We Break In. (The 2014 Bloggies Finalist)

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Jean Ernest Massena The Minister of Secondary Education, Jean Ernest Massena Ngalle Bihehe has angrily left Bamenda for Yaounde after attempts to persuade school reopening in North West and South West Regions flopped woefully. Surprisingly, Jean Ernest Massena who announced a six day stay in Bamenda has spent just three days. Initially, he had planned to visit some schools in Mezam, Ngoketunjia, Bui and Momo, Tuesday and Wednesday before taking off for Yaounde. However, the fact that schools were deserted pushed the two ministers to abort their trip in the region. The most pathetic of all is that they angrily left Bamenda without inaugurating some structures earlier programmed. It is clear that the  minister did their best but failed to convince teachers and parents to send their kids to schools. Schools in the North West and South West Regions were deserted, reports say. The ministers who brought promises were shocked that even the chiefs who had promised to...